Michigan State University

As a Big 10 collegiate rugby team, Michigan State Men's Rugby Club competes at the highest level of NCAA Division 1-A Rugby in the United States.

For nearly 50 years the 'Hoonyaks' have played the game of elegant violence with a winning tradition and a lasting brotherhood.  Big 10 Rugby offers both a Spring and Fall season with winter practices, national tours, and summer 7s tournaments.  

All Michigan State students are eligible to play and no experience necessary.  MSU often fields an A side of the most athletic and experience players, with a B side farm team, and C side training team.  Rugby brings together the best of other sports in a challenging competition.  Experience in Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Wrestling are all useful in preparing for a new game that will take your skill, strength, speed, toughness, and endurance to another level. 

High School Athletes should contact the MSU Rugby Recruiter for more information regarding how to get started playing rugby as a Michigan State Spartan.